33 31 000 Removing And Installing Complete Rear Axle Carrier
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Special tools required:
- 00 2 030
- 00 2 040
- 33 4 232
- 33 4 233
IMPORTANT:
Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Seal off pipe connections with plugs.
Seal off pipe connections with plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove brake disc on both sides. See BRAKES - REPAIR .
- Disconnect handbrake cable on both sides of wheel brake and remove from hanging hook. See 34 41 120 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BOTH HANDBRAKE BOWDEN CABLES .
- Remove propeller shaft from rear differential and tie back or remove completely if necessary. See 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT) .
- E64 M6: Remove rear left and right tension struts
- E64 except M6: Remove cross strut
- Detach plug connection for pulse generator on both sides and expose line up to control arm
- Detach plug connection for brake pad wear sensor on right and expose line up to control arm
- If necessary, disconnect plug connection from ride-height sensor
- Remove spring strut shock absorber on both sides from wheel carrier
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
When supporting components, make sure that
- the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
- the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the lifting platform
Insert special tools 33 4 233 and 33 4 232 into corresponding mountings of special tool 00 2 040.
Align special tool 00 2 040 to rear axle carrier.
Support rear axle carrier by raising special tool 00 2 030.
Version with Dynamic Drive:
Disconnect pressure lines at point of separation II and seal with plugs.
Remove tension struts .
Release screws (1) and remove stop plate (2).
Lower rear axle carrier (3).
Installation:
Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with Heli-coil thread inserts.
First install tension struts and then tighten down bolts (1).
Tightening torque 33 33 3AZ.
After installation:
- Version with Dynamic Drive:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
- Check pipe connections for leaks
- If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation
- Adjust HANDBRAKE